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The 15 Best Boston Tours & Walks

62 tours  ·  from $18

The Freedom Trail is a red line in the pavement and free to follow, so the money buys a guide, a duck boat or a harbour. These 15 compare all three on price, length and how much walking is involved.

Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise Along Charles River - Boston Common, the Public Garden, and the first city views
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Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise Along Charles River

1.Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise Along Charles River

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9,378 reviews · from $59Our pick

Board a restored World War II amphibious duck boat from the Museum of Science, New England Aquarium, or Prudential Center. A lively ConDUCKtor covers Boston landmarks, sports, and history before a 20-minute Charles River cruise. Bring headphones for the multilingual GPS app.

“Mike was our narrator and he was fantastic! Not only was he full of fun facts but he has us laughing the whole time! Would highly recommend!”

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Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour - Starting at Boston Common and the State House
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Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

2.Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,450 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35Top rated

Walk Boston’s full Freedom Trail with a historian guide and up to 15 other people. Over 2.5 hours, you’ll connect Boston Common, the Granary Burying Ground, Faneuil Hall, Paul Revere’s North End, and more to the tense years before the American Revolution. Indoor warm-up breaks may help in cold weather.

“Our travel guide Alejandro was knowledgeable and enthusiastic in his depiction of each historical destination. He was sympathetic to the frigid cold temperatures and we had warm-up breaks, which were appreciated. His overall presentation was educational and informative to even the Boston resident!”

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Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 13 Stops - Stops 9 through 13: the Tea Party site and Back Bay
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Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 13 Stops

3.Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour with 13 Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,576 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $52

Ride Boston’s narrated orange-and-green trolley past the North End, USS Constitution, Boston Common, Back Bay, and the Tea Party Museum. Choose a one or two-day pass, hop off to explore, then reboard. Guides such as Rocky and Captain E. Hambone Wiggles add local stories and humor.

“Some of the trips were good. Silly you need to hop on and off three different busses which doesn’t make sense and you have to wait and guess times on the next ones.”

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Boston: City Cruises Whale Watching Cruise - The long run to Stellwagen Bank
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Boston: City Cruises Whale Watching Cruise

4.City Cruises Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,710 reviews · 3h 30m · from $85

Join Boston Harbor City Cruises at Long Wharf for a 3.5 to 4 hour trip to Stellwagen Bank. New England Aquarium naturalists, including guides such as Amanda and Andrew, explain whale behavior while you watch from outdoor decks or large-window cabins.

“We were very lucky to have a fine day for this activity and although I do suffer from motion sickness I felt absolutely fine for the whole trip. We were given an interesting dialogue on the way out to the whale watching area and it was wonderful to manage to see three magnificent whales.”

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Whale Watching Tour in Gloucester - What the Hurricane II feels like onboard
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Whale Watching Tour in Gloucester

5.Whale Watching Tour in Gloucester

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,460 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $48

Cruise from Gloucester to Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary aboard the 115-foot Hurricane II. Naturalists explain humpback and fin whales, dolphins, and porpoises while you watch from outdoor decks or a heated cabin. The trip lasts about four hours and includes a galley, bar, and onboard rest.

“Well run, great focus on safety. Parking onsite made things very easy. Excellent job by the crew finding a variety of whales to see.”

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Boston Duck Tour: The Original and World-Famous - Starting from the Museum of Science or Prudential Center
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Boston Duck Tour: The Original and World-Famous

6.Boston Duck Tour: The Original and World-Famous

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,935 reviews · from $60

Ride Boston’s WWII-style amphibious Duck with an English-speaking ConDUCKtor such as Beth Metal, Flo, Ben, or Matt. See Boston Common, Quincy Market, Copley Square, and the State House before splashing into the Charles River. The tour lasts 80 minutes and costs $60 per person.

“I enjoyed the guide, Matt. Quite a witty fellow! The day was sunny and perfect for a tour. We had great views and the whole experience was great. Nothing to suggest.”

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Cambridge: Harvard University Student-Guided Walking Tour - Passing through Johnston Gate into Harvard Yard
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Cambridge: Harvard University Student-Guided Walking Tour

7.Cambridge: Harvard University Student-Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,931 reviews · 1h 10m · from $22Best value

Spend 70 minutes walking less than a mile through Harvard Yard with a current student guide. See Johnston Gate, the John Harvard Statue, Memorial Hall, and Widener Library while hearing campus stories, famous alumni facts, and practical insight into daily life at Harvard.

“We decided to book the 3 pm tour because the Harvard info session from 2-3 pm didn’t include a campus tour. We are only in town for a few days and I wanted us to still be able to get a guided campus tour. Our tour guide, Cameron, is a junior at Harvard. He was funny, engaging, and very knowledgeable.”

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Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour - Harvard Square: the town around the university
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Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour

8.Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,632 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $23

Meet a straw-hatted Harvard student outside Harvard Square station for a lively 70-minute walk through Harvard Yard and Cambridge. Hear campus traditions, student stories, and school history while seeing the John Harvard Statue, Fogg Art Museum, Science Center, and Memorial Hall. The tour ends at a student-run Harvard Shop.

“Great way to wander around campus and get a perspective of actual life as a Harvard student. Our guide Lenny was fun, engaging and made it a great time!”

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Boston to Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour - Oak Bluffs and the gingerbread cottages
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Boston to Martha’s Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour

9.Boston to Martha’s Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,162 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $129

Ride from Boston to Falmouth in a small air-conditioned minibus, then take a 35 to 45 minute ferry to Martha’s Vineyard. Explore on your own or add a narrated island tour with stops in Edgartown and Aquinnah. Guides such as Tom, Johnny Boston, Elaine, and Jonathan may lead the day.

“If I had the option I would give 3 1/2 stars. It is a FULL DAY TOUR! 2 1/2 hours to the ferry and same time getting back from the ferry is the worse part, but not horrible. Once on the ferry and getting to the island is enjoyable and scenic. We opted for the guided tour and Tom was an encyclopedia of the history and culture of the island. Tour is a thorough view of basically the entire island and towns. Not a lot of WOW moments but a few interesting facts and some nice views.”

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City Cruises Boston Whale Watching Cruise by High-Speed Boat - The naturalist makes the waiting worthwhile
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City Cruises Boston Whale Watching Cruise by High-Speed Boat

10.City Cruises Boston Whale Watching Cruise by High-Speed Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,115 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Leave Boston’s Long Wharf by high-speed catamaran for Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. A naturalist, sometimes including guides such as Colin, explains whale behavior and conservation while you watch for humpbacks, finbacks, minkes, dolphins, and seabirds.

“Was cold and windy on the water, definitely bring a jacket. Thought it was going to be disappointing after 3 hours passed without seeing anything. Luckily we found 2 humpbacks together and saw some incredible things. Full breach, flipper slapping, and general swimming about. Ended up being an absolute stunner of a day.”

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Tour of Historic Fenway Park, America's Most Beloved Ballpark - Starting at Jersey Street and Gate B
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Tour of Historic Fenway Park, America’s Most Beloved Ballpark

11.Tour of Historic Fenway Park, America’s Most Beloved Ballpark

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,013 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $45

Spend an hour inside Fenway Park with guides such as Steve, Matt, Jack, or Mary Ella, visiting the Green Monster, roof deck, Pesky’s Pole, and Living Museum. You’ll hear Red Sox stories, see rare memorabilia, and gain access to areas usually closed during a game.

“Fantastic experience, large group, toured the entire stadium from one side to the other, guide was great!”

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1 or 2 Day HOP-ON & HOP-OFF Narrated Trolley Tour of Boston - Charlestown’s naval history at Stop 4
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1 or 2 Day HOP-ON & HOP-OFF Narrated Trolley Tour of Boston

12.1 or 2 Day HOP-ON & HOP-OFF Narrated Trolley Tour of Boston

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,849 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Take a narrated trolley through Boston’s historic center, from Quincy Market and the North End to Beacon Hill, the USS Constitution, and the Tea Party Museum. Pick a one or two consecutive-day pass, then use nine GPS walking tours to explore at your own pace. Guides such as Hugo and Jesse add humor and local stories.

“Learned so much about Boston history. Our driver, Jesse, was a 10 plus. He made the tour so enjoyable.”

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Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide - The State House begins the political story
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Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide

13.Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,531 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $26

Walk 1.2 miles through Boston’s most historic core with a costumed guide who brings the Revolution to life with humor, stories, and theatrical flair. You’ll see the State House, Granary Burying Ground, Old South Meeting House, Old State House, Paul Revere House, and more. Allow about two hours.

“Tour Guide was Jeremiah Poope. Highly recommend. He was knowledgeable and entertaining. He stated he’s been doing this for 20 years and he has it down. He made history fun and funny. We took the half tour which was perfect as it started to get cold in the Nov afternoon.”

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Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum Admission - The Meeting House sets the scene for December 16, 1773
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Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum Admission

14.Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,512 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $35

At Boston’s floating Tea Party Ships and Museum, costumed guides lead you through the events of 1773, aboard the Eleanor and Beaver, and into the American Revolution. You will join the protest, throw tea into Boston Harbor, see the Robinson Half Chest, watch a multisensory film, and finish with tea at Abigail’s Tea Room.

“Great interactive experience. The actors were top notch. Fun for the kids. I would say it’s a must do but if you have time and want the kids to learn about history, I would recommend.”

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Boston Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour - Starting on the waterfront at 200 Atlantic Ave
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Boston Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour

15.Boston Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,413 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $47

Ride Boston’s Trolley of the Doomed with a costumed grave digger, then walk through Copp’s Hill and Granary burying grounds. Hear about Cotton Mather, the Boston Strangler, the Salem Witch Trials, and Revolutionary-era figures. Guides such as Mercy, Petunia Pickman, and Dr. Atticus Nobody bring the PG-13 stories to life.

“great tour! we went for the spooky vibes since it was around halloween and they definitely delivered, but it was also an interesting and engaging way to learn about local Boston history. definitely gained some stories I’ll be sharing with friends! our guide was Petunia Pickman and she was AMAZING. very engaging and a great orator, and had really interesting insights on the stories she told. great experience, definitely recommend to anyone visiting Boston or locals wanting a fun and educational way to kill two hours”

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